Thomas had three different types of coins in his pocket, and their total value was $2.72. He had twice as many pennies as quarters and one less dime than the number of pennies. How many quarters did he have?

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Alisa Bauer

Mathematics

29 March, 00:45

Thomas had three different types of coins in his pocket, and their total value was $2.72. He had twice as many pennies as quarters and one less dime than the number of pennies. How many quarters did he have?

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Moriah Whitney · Answer 1

Answer: 6 Quarters

12 Pennies

11 Dimes

Written answer: Thomas has 6 Quarter, 12 pennies, and 11 dimes in his pocket.

Show your work: 6•0.25 = 1.50$

12•1 = 0.12$

11•10 = 1.10$

1.50$+0.12$+1.10$ = 2.72$